Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models after a child's death
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
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Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
The operation targeted one of Georgia's largest and most high-profile manufacturing sites, where Hyundai makes electric vehicles and is building an EV battery plant.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Many Hyundai and Kia owners have been targeted by thieves, but a simple tech fix can help keep vehicles safe.
The three automakers are breaking the law and want workers to "sit down and shut up," United Auto Workers union chief Shawn Fain said.
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Multiple San Jose businesses are facing a recurring nightmare as they experience a wave of robberies in the middle of the night, with criminals smashing cars into their establishments to gain access.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta called on the federal government Thursday to issue a recall of Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to their lack of anti-theft features.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined more than 20 attorneys general criticizing Hyundai and Kia for not installing anti-theft technology in their vehicles, following a spike in thefts.
Police in Berkeley are reporting an increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles since December, saying the noticeable increase in thefts of these vehicles throughout the city may be in part due to a social media challenge.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
